{"id":182714,"date":"2021-03-08T06:06:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T04:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=99781"},"modified":"2021-03-08T06:06:47","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T04:06:47","slug":"forbes-woman-africa-set-to-announce-prestigious-award-winners-for-women-in-business-and-society","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/forbes-woman-africa-set-to-announce-prestigious-award-winners-for-women-in-business-and-society\/","title":{"rendered":"FORBES WOMAN AFRICA set to announce prestigious award winners for women in business and society"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Renowned for attracting the continent\u2019s most influential role players across Africa\u2019s industries, the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit presented by Mastercard honours these influential women through its annual awards ceremony. This year\u2019s highly-anticipated #ForbesWomanAfrica awards ceremony will continue the event\u2019s digital format with the announcement set to take place at 5pm on Tuesday, 9 March 2021 as the two-day summit finale.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe selection process for the annual #ForbesWomanAfrica awards is always a rigorous undertaking that considers the individual\u2019s body of work and her impact and influence within a particular field,\u201d said Renuka Methil, Managing Editor of FORBES AFRICA & FORBES WOMAN AFRICA. \u201cFollowing a year of incredible challenge and upheaval, the nominees for this year have all exceeded in their fields, making the final choice incredibly tough for the judges! We\u2019re looking forward to an engaging and inspiring awards\u2019 ceremony for the 6th edition.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s highly-contested categories include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Young Achievers Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Social Impact Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Technology and Innovation Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Academic Excellence Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Entertainer Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Sports Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Businesswoman Award
\u2013 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Lifetime Achievement Award<\/p>\n

\u201cAfrican women are a vital source of innovation, prosperity, and economic growth,\u201d said Suzanne Morel, Mastercard Country Manager for South Africa. \u201cAs firm supporters of diversity and inclusion, we are proud to partner with the FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit to champion the women who are transforming how our world works and are making a real impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

The awards\u2019 ceremony will conclude the two-day virtual summit \u2013 both of which are completely free to attend \u2013 set to focus on this year\u2019s theme, Africa Reloaded: The Power of The Collective. The 6th annual FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit presented by Mastercard \u2013 which coincides with the celebration of International Women\u2019s Day, is welcoming a top line-up of the continent\u2019s most inspiring women.<\/p>\n

Among them are Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, newly-elected Director-General of the World Trade Organization; Zozibini Tunzi, Miss Universe 2019; Gugu Mbatha-Raw, British actor and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador; Alek Wek, British-Sudanese supermodel and designer; Piwo Nyanda, South African women\u2019s rugby player and Mastercard Ambassador; Patricia Scotland, Commonwealth Secretary-General; Natasha Muhoza, poet\/storyteller and lawyer; and Ilwad Elman, Somali-Canadian activist and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nominee\u2026among many others!<\/p>\n

The 2021 FORBES WOMAN AFRICA Leading Women Summit (LWS) presented by Mastercard, is a free-to-attend virtual event, expected to draw more than 2 000 attendees from across the globe on 8 and 9 March 2021. Don\u2019t miss out on the summit or prestigious awards ceremony by following the link below.<\/p>\n

How to get involved:
Become part of the change by registering to attend the summit at https:\/\/hopin.com\/events\/forbes-woman-africa-leading-women-summit or visit
www.leadingwomensummit.co.za for more info. Alternatively, follow the conversation on social media @LWSummit #LWS2021 #LeadingWomanSummit.<\/p>\n

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